ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS #0876
Position Title: Special Education Teacher - DCD - Grades 9-12
Location: Annandale High School
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Hours per day: 8
Schedule: School Calendar, M-F 7:30-3:30
ISD 876 offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week (130 hours per month average over a 9 month period). This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Licensed Teacher is responsible for the organization and implementation of instructional plans that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Responsibilities include preparing lessons, instructing students, assessing student learning, collecting and analyzing student data to plan instruction, creating an engaging and respectful classroom environment, communicating with multiple stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, supervising students, participating in school improvement initiatives and learning professionally.
A full job description is attached to this job posting.
About Annandale:
Annandale is a supportive community in the heart of the lakes country. The community is located on Highway 55, approximately 50 miles west of Minneapolis and 25 miles southeast of St. Cloud. Annandale High School is host to approximately 612 engaged, respectful learners in grades 9-12 and 63 motivated and dedicated staff members.
Qualifications:
Minnesota special education teaching license preferred. Any interested applicant is encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Annandale Public Schools utilizes an online application system. Please complete an application via the District's Electronic Application System. Questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Kacy Muldoon at [email protected].
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
Position Questions:
Contact Charlie Bakker, Principal at [email protected] or (320) 274-8206 ext. 3600.
Annandale Public School is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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From PDF Description
Annandale Public School District 876
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Department: Unit:
Teacher Certified AEA
Immediate Supervisor: Grade Placement: FLSA Status:
Building Principal
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Licensed Teacher is responsible for the organization and
implementation of instructional plans that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic
potential. Responsibilites include preparing lessons, instructing students, assessing student learning,
collecting and analyzing student data to plan instruction, creating an engaging and respectful classroom
environment, communicating with multiple stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, supervising students,
participating in school improvement initiatives and learning professionally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plans and develops instructional plans, lessons, experiments, and other support activities to present
approved district curriculum in accordance with district goals and objectives. Determines needs and abilities of
students and determines methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to students within
assigned subject areas.
2. Provides and delivers classroom instruction to students incorporating the essential elements of instruction
and best practice techniques.
● Provides instruction at appropriate levels of difficulty and in accordance with district curriculum
guidelines.
● Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to
instructional plans/techniques/goals.
● Teaches learning objectives according to district and MN state standards.
● Determines and employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to best meet
the needs of students and district learning outcomes.
3. Evaluates student performance against learning objectives. Develops and implements assessments and
provides students with appropriate feedback. Also communicates with students and parents/guardians
regarding student progress.
4. Oversees and assures proper classroom management activities within the classroom.
● Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during
school activities.
● Employs and implements a classroom structure to encourage student responsibility and cooperation.
● Maintains accurate and complete records of student progress and achievement.
● Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by school regulations, district
policies and laws.
● Prepares required reports on students and classroom activities.
5. Provides instructional leadership to support staff within the classroom by assigning activities, providing
guidance and instructional oversight.
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6. Collaborates with other educational professionals and administrators regarding the needs of students,
instructional needs, new instructional technologies or approaches. Serves on district committees,
administrative meetings or IEP meetings to provide assistance in curriculum development, assessing student
progress and performance, or to participate in the building decisionma king and improvement processes.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Education Training and Experience Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Education and focus in specialty area
● Successful completion of student teaching experience
License/Certification Requirements:
● State of MN Teaching License
Knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:
● Knowledge of best practice teaching principles, techniques and approaches.
● Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs.
● Knowledge of current trends, theories and technologies pertaining to learning, instruction and
classroom management.
● Knowledge of assessment procedures and techniques.
● Knowledge of subject material, concepts and issues related to grade/subject of assignment.
● Knowledge of instructional technologies and software, equipment, tools and devices used in presenting
instruction, documenting assessments, student progress or other classroom administrative
requirements of the district.
WORK SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Skills required to perform the essential functions of the job:
● Ability to effectively interact and communicate with students, parents, staff, administrators and other
educational professionals to best meet the needs of students.
● Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and
building staff.
● Planning and developing lesson plans consistent with approved district curriculum and MN standards.
● Presenting materials and concepts in an understandable and developmentally appropriate manner.
● Developing assessment tools, assessing and evaluating student performance and needs.
● Presentation skills; leading and facilitating group activities and discussions.
● Using a variety of instructional aids and technologies.
● Classroom management techniques and functions.
● Ability to write reports, lesson plans, learning objectives, tests, and assists in writing and reviewing
curriculum.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:
Physical requirements of the classification will vary across positions due to the individual needs of students
and programs of assignment. The physical requirement outlined below is representative of the broad
classification as a whole.
Medium/Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently to lift, carry,
push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
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